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  • Qualification

    Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

  • Location

    Paisley Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    07-SEP-26

  • Duration

    1 Year

Course summary

OVERVIEWStudy mathematics and get ready to teach the next generation with UWS’s BSc (Hons) Mathematics with Education degree.This programme will provide you with a broad understanding of key areas of mathematics and statistics, with options to individualise your degree in Year 3. Education studies are introduced in Year 3 and you’ll get the chance to apply your knowledge in a professional setting via school experience placements in Year 4.Graduates are eligible for provisional registration with the General Teaching Council for Scotland (GTCS) and entry to the Teacher Induction Scheme as a secondary school teacher of mathematics.Before progressing to Year 3, students must meet the following requirements: (i) English at SCQF Level 6 (e.g. Higher) (ii) Mathematics at SCQF Level 5 (e.g. National 5, Standard Grade (Grade 1 or 2), Intermediate 2. (iii) Successful interview with School of Education. (iv) Students who are offered the opportunity to progress to Year 3 of this programme must apply for and obtain membership of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme. Teaching in Year 3 and 4 is across both Paisley and Ayr campuses.PROGRAMME HIGHLIGHTS
• You’ll complete a four-year Honours degree in mathematics together with the teaching qualification required to teach mathematics in secondary schools to an advanced level.
• Degree content can be individualised, with module options in Year 3 including:o Abstract Algebrao Complex Analysiso Mechanicso Numerical Analysis
• You’ll use industry standard software to develop the practical and communication skills required for working in today’s classrooms.
• Be taught by research-active academics who are specialists in their field.PROGRAMME DETAILS This programme aims to instill you with the skills and attributes that are transferable to many areas of study and professional employment. These include:
• Accessing and apply relevant research findings
• Computer literacy
• Numeracy and proficiency in data analysis and interpretation
• Problem solving and analytical skills
• Communicating effectively with audiences
• Engaging in professional dialogue with peers and senior colleagues
• Critical analysis
• Evaluation and synthesis of ideas
• Exercising autonomy and initiative
• Working with othersCAREERSFollowing graduation from the BSc (Hons) Mathematics with Education programme, you’ll leave UWS with General Teaching Council for Scotland registration and are eligible for a one-year paid induction post in a Scottish Secondary School. You will also have the option to work in finance, research, engineering industries and many other fields, since mathematics graduates are highly sought after in all areas due to their analytical skills.

Application deadline

14/01/2026

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£ 18,000per year

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University information

University of the West of Scotland

  • University League Table

    128th

  • Campus address

    Paisley Campus, High Street, Paisley, Renfrewshire, PA1 2BE, United Kingdom

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    75th out of 91 11

  • Entry standards

    / Max 212
    171 81%

    7th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    67.0 67%

    80th

    4
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.25 81%

    41st

    7

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